Monster vs. Boy

By Karen Krossing

A boy and a closet monster embark on a magical quest, challenging fears and perceptions.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings

240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dawz, living on the town's edge with his sister and Pop, discovers a secret: Mim, a tiny monster, resides in his closet. When Mim is forced out, she seeks the magic of books. Dawz, reluctant yet intrigued, must decide if he'll help her. As they journey together, they confront fears, family bonds, and the true nature of monsters. Can Dawz see beyond appearances and embrace the unexpected friendship? This tale explores the power of stories and the monsters within us all.

From the publisher

A moving middle-grade novel about unlikely friendships and facing our fears–or monsters!–perfect for fans of of Wendy Mass’s and Rebecca Stead’s Bob. “Monstrously magical and delicious!”–William Alexander, National Book Award Winner for Goblin Secrets “A heartfelt tale of meeting your monsters and setting them free.” –Linda Urban, acclaimed author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect On the edge of town, a boy named Dawz lives with his sister and their uncle-turned-adoptive-father, Pop. No one in their ramshackle house knows that a monster–who is smaller than a bear cub–lives in Dawz’s bedroom closet. She calls herself Mim. When a series of events forces Mim to leave her closet, she sets out on a quest to unlock the magic of books, but will Dawz be willing to help her? The story of a monster who desperately wants to be seen and the reluctant boy who wishes he weren’t the only one who could, this exploration of found family, fear and mental health, and intergenerational trauma begs the question: What if the monsters that haunt us aren’t monsters at all?

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